At least five killed in courthouse attack in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan
A mother and child are among those killed by gunmen who threw a hand grenade into the building in Zahedan.
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What is the Nipah virus and is it spreading in southern India?
The Nipah virus is particularly deadly and has spread following transmission from animals.
Trump in Scotland: How’s his trip going and what’s on the agenda?
The US president will fit in a meeting with UK’s prime minister during four-day visit to Scotland to tour golf courses.
How do air conditioners work, and what is the effect on the environment?
As record heatwaves boost demand for cooling, air conditioning becomes vital - but with a steep environmental cost.
UK blasts Hong Kong rewards for help to catch activists overseas
Hong Kong's national security police announces arrest warrants for 19 pro-democracy activists mostly living in Britain.
Death toll in Thailand-Cambodia border clashes hits 32, over 130 injured
Cambodia reports additional 12 deaths as fears grow of a larger conflict breaking out between the neighbours.
Two teens jailed over machete murder of 14-year-old on London bus
Attack reignited concern around the ongoing problem of knife crime that has plagued the British capital for years.
Polls open in Taiwan’s key ‘recall election’ closely watched by China
Voting has started in a recall election that could see the unseating of dozens of opposition Kuomintang lawmakers.
Ten killed, 12 injured in Vietnam sleeper bus road crash
Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh calls for probe into road accident a week after deadly Ha Long Bay boat disaster.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,248
Here are the key events on day 1,248 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Donald Trump set for trade talks with Europe as he arrives in Scotland
US president says chances of reaching a trade deal with the EU are '50-50' ahead of his August 1 tariff deadline.
With Trump go-ahead, Skydance and Paramount to complete merger in August
The merger has faced scrutiny for what critics view as capitulations to Donald Trump, including a $16m settlement.
‘We are dying’: Palestinians slam world’s inaction as hunger ravages Gaza
Gaza hospitals report 10 more deaths from starvation as Israel's blockade plunges enclave into worsening crisis.
US confirms it will destroy contraceptives previously designated as aid
International reproductive rights groups slam the Trump administration's decision as 'cruel and ideologically driven'.
Al Jazeera condemns Israeli incitement against Gaza reporter Anas al-Sharif
Al Jazeera says incitement campaign aims to 'justify targeting of journalists' as Israel continues to bombard Gaza.
Florida governor announces deportation flights from Alligator Alcatraz
Ron DeSantis, formerly Donald Trump's Republican rival, said that the cadence for removal flights would be 'increasing'.
UK’s Starmer faces mounting pressure to recognise Palestinian state
As starvation grips Gaza, more than 200 UK lawmakers urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to recognise Palestinian state.
Meta to suspend political advertising in the EU as transparency law looms
The social media giant follows Alphabet, Google’s parent company, which made a similar decision in November.
US military expands enforcement role at Mexican border under Donald Trump
Trump has boosted military involvement in immigration efforts, including assisting ICE and holding detainees on bases.
Volkswagen profits tumble as tariffs weigh on auto industry
Carmaker joins Stellantis and GM in reporting hits to their profits as tariffs drive up costs for the industry.